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Tuscaloosa City Schools highlights growth in National Board Certified teachers; district expects record certifications
Summary
District officials and a National Board support coach told the board that Tuscaloosa has 60 National Board Certified Teachers, reported a large pipeline of active candidates and expects an unusually high number of certifications in December 2025.
Tuscaloosa City Schools administrators on April 1 highlighted growth in the district’s National Board Certification pipeline and recognized teachers who recently completed certification maintenance or new certification.
Rachel Goggins, the district’s National Board support coach, told the board that board certification is a rigorous, voluntary process that requires portfolios, written commentaries and assessments. "Board certification is a nationally recognized certificate akin to a seal of excellence in the teaching profession," Goggins said.
Goggins reported that the district currently counts 60 National Board Certified Teachers. She said TCS had eight teachers achieve…
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